Rose of Tralee organisers defend security at the event after protester storms stage

a protester invaded the stage last night and interrupted the Cavan Rose.
Rose of Tralee organisers say there is enough security at the event - after a protester invaded the stage last night.
The man was dressed as a priest and interrupted the Cavan Rose.
You can't bate the Rose of Tralee for Mon night drama! #RoseofTralee pic.twitter.com/vzhXjaAB9j
— David Raleigh (@raleighreports) August 22, 2016
He was from the British-based 'Fathers for Justice' group.
Here's the moment the man bombed the stage - he was removed shortly after:
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